How to Prevent Bowel Obstruction
One way of preventing an adhesion-related bowel obstruction surgery is Clear Passage, a manual physical therapy that uses no surgery or drugs. Adhesions are bands of internal scar tissue that form after surgery, trauma, infection, or inflammation; there is no way of preventing adhesion formation as the body heals from these events. Clearing an existing obstruction […]
Bowel Blockage Symptoms
The first symptoms of blocked bowel obstruction, also called bowel blockage, are typically pain, nausea or vomiting. These symptoms are often accompanied by difficulty or inability to pass gas or stool. Additional symptoms that develop as the bowel blockage worsens are: Pain or tenderness around or just below the belly button Stomach cramps that come […]
How to Prevent Surgery Adhesions
Q: I have adhesions as a result of a serious abdominal surgery several years ago. I’ve researched different treatments and it sounds like my only option is to have surgery to clear the adhesions. I’ve been advised not to go this route because I’ll have more adhesions as a result of the surgery. Is there […]
Do Abdominal Adhesions Show on an MRI Scan?
Another reader has submitted a question that we wanted to share with everyone. Read on to learn about diagnosing abdominal adhesions. Q: I am experiencing a significant amount of abdominal pain and I think it is due to adhesions that formed after a surgery. How can I find out if I have adhesions? Do abdominal […]
Can Diverticulitis Cause Bowel Obstruction?
apply for therapy patient stories Q: Hello, my husband suffers from diverticulitis. He has been hospitalized several times. I’ve been told that it can lead to more serious complications, including obstruction. Can diverticulitis cause bowel obstruction and how common is it? – Aileen A: Aileen, thank you for sending in this important question. The answer […]
How Long Does a Bowel Obstruction Last?
If you or a loved one is experiencing small bowel obstruction for the first time, your mind is likely racing with questions about what can be done to manage the condition, how long it lasts, how doctors can help, and more. How long does a bowel obstruction last and what does treatment involve? If hospitalized, […]
What Is Bowel Obstruction? – A Patient’s Perspective
What is bowel obstruction? It is a potentially life-threatening condition often caused by abdominal adhesions. To better understand the implications of bowel obstruction and how our therapists treat this condition, we invite you to read the following first-person account from a former Clear Passage patient. You can find many other patient stories in our book, […]
Video Testimonial – A Mother’s Journey to Recovery: Small Bowel Obstruction
A patient’s mother discusses their family’s experience at Clear Passage: Transcript – A Mother’s Journey to Recovery: Small Bowel Obstruction “It was the first time anyone had asked me that in months. “How am I doing?” Right then my mind was made up. Clear Passage Physical Therapy was the place we needed to come. I […]
How to Relieve a Bowel Obstruction: Diet Guide
Bowel Obstruction Diet Guide Bowel obstruction is a condition in which adhesions, or bands of internal car tissue, prevent the body from processing food. It can leave patients in excruciating pain and severely impact their quality of life. The good news is that modifying your diet is one of the immediate steps you can take for […]
Can Abdominal Scar Tissue Cause Pain?
We recently received a question from one of our readers asking, “Can abdominal scar tissue cause pain?” Since this question deals with a condition that can have life-threatening consequences, we decided to answer it in a post. The answer is yes. Bands of scar tissue in the abdomen, called abdominal adhesions, can cause debilitating pain […]
